It was, we trust, the Cromwell touch rather than the cleanness that was so impressive.
Ancient Gardener (who has just been paid). "Oi say, Maister, there's summat wrong wi' ma brass."
Employer. "What's that, John?"
A.G. "Wha, sithee, tha's gi'en ma one ta mony."
Employer. "You're very honest, John."
A.G. "Weel, tha sees I thoat it mid 'a' bin a trap."